About this role
Sugarloaf is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing people to join our team as part-time Seasonal Program and Daily Lesson Instructors this winter season.
The role of a Ski/Snowboard Instructor is to teach guests how to ski or ride and to enjoy the mountain environment. All instructors must be willing to work with all ages and abilities, especially children and beginners. It is not necessary to be an excellent skier or rider, but a love of the sport and the desire to continually improve regardless of current ability is important.
We currently have several part-time opportunities available for this position on weekends and holidays. Come join our team!
Responsibilities
- Must be comfortable setting up and maintaining an environment conducive to safety, fun, and learning.
- Must have strong communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with guests, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Must be reliable, dependable, and timely
- Must have a genuine desire to pass on knowledge of the sport and inspire others to enjoy it
- Must be able to work outside in extreme and quickly changing winter mountain conditions
- Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
- Must be able to maintain a great guest service attitude while working with beginner students on green terrain as well as all other students throughout the season
Qualifications
- Certified status preferred, but not mandatory.
- A vibrant and enthusiastic approach to guest service that reflects a genuine love for the outdoors is essential.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays (these are our busiest times).
Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits include:
- Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding
- Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
- Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
- Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
- Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts
Other facts
About Boyne Resorts
Located in Boyne Falls, Michigan, Boyne Mountain Resort has been a favorite Midwest destination since opening in 1948. The family-owned, four-season resort has earned Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor, been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler readers among the Top 50 Best Places to Ski and Stay in North America, named a Top 10 Indoor Waterpark by Budget Travel and Readers’ Choice Favorite from Spa Magazine. Boyne Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding on 60 runs spread over 415 skiable acres, plus cross country skiing and snowshoeing, fat tire snow biking, tubing, ice skating, and more. The resort also offer's Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark, Avalanche Bay, The Spa at Boyne Mountain, year-round Zipline Adventures, two golf courses, disc golf, lift-serviced mountain biking, Segway PT Tours, beach activities, kids programs, a variety of lodging, meeting and wedding facilities with 37,500 square feet of convention space, and real estate.
Boyne Mountain is a member of the Boyne Resorts family of resorts and attractions.
For a list of current job opportunities, please visit http://www.boyne.com/boynemountain/employment/jobs
What you'll do
- Instructors are responsible for teaching guests how to ski or snowboard while ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. They must communicate effectively with guests and maintain a positive attitude.
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